Sun World International is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking a half century of growth and transformation. Founded in 1976 as a California-based produce marketing firm, the company has evolved through multiple reinventions in its work in genetics, licensing, and brand development. Over five... read more

A reliable year-round supply for retail begins with consistent crop performance at the production level. At Fruit Logistica, Rijk Zwaan is showcasing a variety of new developments focused on enhancing crop resilience, ensuring production security, and maintaining consistent quality throughout the fresh produce chain. read more

Intertropic, the Spanish Avocado and Mango Inter-branch Organization, has announced the appointment of Antonio Carpintero as its new general manager. The decision was unanimously approved by the board of directors. This appointment is significant for the organization as it is at a crucial moment. read more

Kronen will showcase a range of its machines and system solutions for industrial processing of fruit, vegetables, salad leaves, and other fresh foods at booth A-20 in Hall 1.1 at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. The presentation will highlight how processing technology can enhance efficiency. read more

Sunripe Farms, located in the Kigali region of Rwanda, manages 30 hectares of cultivated land, which includes 2 hectares covered by 24 greenhouse units. The company is certified under HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P. standards. Its production consists of cucumbers, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, and French beans. read more

Australia's vegetable industry will be represented in the newly announced Trade Diversification Network (TDN), which is part of the Australian Government's AU$50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative (ANMI). The announcement was made by the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator Don. read more

The Ecuadorian blueberry sector is gradually growing, with the majority of production targeted towards the domestic market. "Ecuador produces high-quality blueberries, but it is not a country driven by volume," summarizes Álex Bustos Guerra, general manager of GreenControl-LA. Data from the Central Bank of Ecuador supports this trend. read more

Amazon UK has started conducting drone delivery flights in Darlington, with a planned launch for 2026. The company has initiated drone flights from its fulfilment centre in Darlington as part of its efforts to introduce the UK's inaugural Prime Air drone delivery service. Source: retailtechinnovationhub.com read more

Przejście w dostawach szparagów z Peru do Meksyku jest tuż przed nami. "Peru dostarczał duże ilości szparagów, gdy kończyliśmy ubiegły rok" - mówi Carlos Solf, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia w firmie Southern Specialties, producenta, importer i przetwórcę świeżych szparagów. Zauważa, że read more

Aditya More of Aditya Agro & Marketing, an Indian table grape grower, says that Indian grape exports are maintaining stability despite a 50% decrease in production in Nashik, India's primary grape-growing region. More explains that while volumes are slightly down compared to the previous season due to weather-related difficulties, there is still strong demand for high-quality fruit. read more

Two geographically specific crops from Mysuru district, the Nanjangud Rasabale banana and Mysuru veelyadele betel leaves, have experienced a decline in cultivation due to disease outbreaks and limitations in marketing. Authorities have stated that preparations for exporting both products are underway. read more

According to data published by FreshFruit, in 2025 Peru exported approximately 412 tons of fresh blueberries, with a total value of nearly US$ 2.560 billion. This shows a double-digit increase in both volume and value compared to 2024, while the average annual price was around US$ 6.2/kg. read more

Stany Zjednoczone i Kanada są netto importującymi czosnkiem, a krajowa produkcja z Kalifornii spełnia jedynie niewielką część popytu. Duża część importu pochodzi z Chin, ponieważ kraj ten jest największym producentem czosnku na świecie, a ich eksport dominuje globalnie pod względem ilości i cen. read more

"If, in the European winter, you crave a wonderfully ripe mango, you quickly end up with flown-in fruit," says Matthijs Ahsman. He and Sam Gielen founded and own Frutos Tropicales Europe (FTE), a young Dutch company that imports tropical fruit. "The difference is in the flavor. When standard sea

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W ciągu ostatniej dekady jagody borówki amerykańskiej przeszły z produktu niszowego na jeden z najbardziej handlowanych świeżych owoców na świecie. Produkcja wzrosła z około miliona ton do ponad dwóch milionów ton, pomimo zakłóceń związanych z pandemiami, napięciami geopolitycznymi, ograniczeniami logistycznymi, wzrostem read more

Przetłumaczone zdanie: "The constant rains in south-eastern Spain over the last month have taken a toll on the supply of open ground vegetables such as brassicas, artichokes, and, above all, leafy vegetables, especially lettuce. "Between early December and early January, we've had many rainy or cloudy days," says. read more

The first table grape varieties, harvested since 17 December on the farms of JL Vlok Boerdery on the slopes of the Kasteelberg, have been in line with previous seasons. The impact of a very warm November is, however, expected to become more evident in the mid- to later varieties. read more

Dostawa pomarańczy na Florydzie jest stabilna. "W tej chwili pakujemy pomarańcze ananasowe i będziemy je pakować do pierwszego tygodnia lutego" - mówi Doug Feek z Feek Family Citrus, zaznaczając, że w połowie lutego przejdą na pomarańcze odmiany Valencia. To wynik dobrych warunków uprawowych w tym sezonie. read more

The fruit and vegetable export sector in Morocco saw an increase in shipment volumes between 2023 and 2025, while export revenues indicated a more stable market conditions. According to data from the Office des Changes and Morocco Foodex, export volumes rose from around 1.4 million tons in 2023 to nearly read more

CN Seeds has appointed Kym Smith as Technical Sales Representative, strengthening the team as the business kicks off 2026 with fresh momentum. Kym joins CN Seeds with nearly a decade of experience in the vegetable seed sector, including roles with Hazera and PDM Produce. With a strong background read more